They indicated that the missile hit the satellite, and the result was
as expected.

I learned that the missile was non-explosive - they needed a direct
hit with a chunk of metal, rather than a fly-near with an explosive -
much more impressive with a satellite moving at 17,000mph.

Given the action and expense they took, I have a hard time believing
it was just for show, toxic fuel, or even sensitive components.  I
wonder if they blew up a shell, and the real (stealth) satellite is
still out there...

Love conspiracy theories.

-Adam

On Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 9:03 PM, Apptech <apptech@paradise.net.nz> wrote:
> > Big deal on the news tonight that it would be visible to
> > the naked eye.
> > Use this site for info on where and when to look.
> >
> > http://www.heavens-above.com/usa193.aspx
>
> Space weather says:
>
>
> SPY SATELLITE UPDATE:  The US Navy's first attempt to hit
> malfunctioning spy satellite USA 193 with a missile could
> come on Wednesday night during the lunar eclipse.  This is
> based on an air traffic advisory warning pilots to steer
> clear of a patch of Pacific Ocean near Hawaii just when USA
> 193 is due to pass overhead. Until the satellite is shot
> down, it remains visible to casual sky watchers during
> evening passes over US and Canadian towns and cities;
> experienced observers say the decaying satellite is
> sometimes as bright as the stars of Orion, making it an easy
> target for unaided eyes and off-the-shelf digital cameras.
> Details, photos and more information are available at
> http://spaceweather.com. Subscribers to Spaceweather PHONE
> (http://spaceweatherphone.com) will receive email and
> telephone alerts when the spy-sat is about to appear over
> their backyards.
>
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